India, June 15 -- A 37-year-old Jaipur-based pilot, who was killed in the chopper crash near Gaurikund on Saturday, had joined back work 20 days ago after visiting his family and four-month-old twin kids.

Lieutenant Colonel (retired) Rajveer Singh Chauhan was planning to throw the traditional Rajasthani ceremony for his newborns on June 30, Lt Col (ret) Rajveer's father Govind Chauhan said.

"He had become a father after 14 years of marriage. We have been planning for a jalwa pujan (a Rajasthani ceremony for newborns) for Rajveer's four-month-old twin kids. But, everything is over now," he added.

At least seven people, including Lt Col (ret) Rajveer, were killed after the chopper flying from Kedarnath to Guptkashi crashed in Rudraprayag...